2008 RBR 4 CHARITY BLOG

Link to the new blog for 2008....

http://rbr08goodwill4charity.blogspot.com/

Something for Easter Weekend

Red Marley, reborn in 2000, Classic Trial on the Sunday and legendary Hillclimb on the Monday.
http://www.redmarley.com/RED%20MARLEY%2008/Welcome.html

Friday is also the official start of the 2008 RoundBritainRally with the A.R.S.E meet at LM#1, somewhere in sleepy Bedfordshire...... and auNTy hasn't been prepped yet!

THANKS

to all who supported with donations, discounts on kit & servicing and even just words of encouragement.
Finally got round to do the last bit of outstanding sponsorship collecting, including the can at Bullring Garage customer reception (thank you to Bullring customers).
During the 2007 RBR auNTy V raised:

Cancer Research UK
£ 136
Everyman (the UKs no1 charity for male cancer)
£ 304

TOTAL = £440

2007 Awards Dinner

RBR 2007 Awards Presentation Dinner

The final landmark for the 2007 RBR was the Manor Hotel, Meriden.
Ale, food, more ale then the presentation of the awards, the biggest surprise was the presentation of the Cock-Up award to David Hancock (known to many as Dave the Disorganiser).
In the good cause of Air Ambulance fundraising, Graham Flint auctioned off some RBR shirts, then 2 memory sticks containing early release of the 2008 LM list. The night also gave some news of what was to come in the 2008 event, the number of landmarks has been increased to 100 (I'd guess there are now more counties with 2 LMs). Also, the rules have been ammended, the penalty points reduction for a mistaken landmark has been increased from minus 25% to minus 50% plus the points banding has been shifted higher. The all-rounder award now needs at least Platinum level points to qaulify. The start date was confirmed as GoodFriday...better get auNTy sorted then, MOT, Service, and a bit of a tart-up, maybe a new paintscheme if I find time.....
thanks to JJosey & Jack for the pics above

Something for the weekend.....

MABLETHORPE SAND RACING
Still a few dates left this season including this Sunday (10th Feb 2008)

http://xtreme-action-images.com/sandrace/dates.html

2008 UK BIKE Events, one for the diary: Banbury Run

Just checked the VMCC website, good news, looks like they found a home for the 2008 event... Sunday 22nd June

for more details: http://www.banbury-run.co.uk/

HM Government On-Line Petitions

OK whilst its quiet, have your shout/moan/tiny whisper at our elected representation....hahaha....exercise your right to express your view, have a browse on the Government Petitions site and support any you agree with.....examples:
VAT Free Motorcycle safety clothing...
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/MotorcycleSafety/
Just as Important as the Kill Spills Campaign...
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Nonsliproadpaint/
Free bike parking
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/LondonBikePark/
NO to BIG BROTHER government
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Electronicplates/
Extend Motorcycle access to Bus Lane Usage
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Rider-safety/
Honour the greatest rider
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/MBE-for-rossi/
Equality between young riders and young drivers
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Age-of-Drivers/
NO to Extortionate Private clamping firms
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/outlaw-clamping/